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Seen it?2026 | 91 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 7.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Rebel Ridge, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past responds to a bank robbery in a small, sleepy town and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 926K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Wheatley
- Bob OdenkirkUlysses Richardson
- Henry WinklerMayor Kibner
- Lena HeadeyMoira
- Billy MacLellanDeputy Mike Nelson
- Ryan AllenDeputy Blaine Anderson
- Reena JollyLori
- Brendan FletcherKeith
- Peter ShinkodaJoe
- Jess McLeodAlex
- Alex MacMillanKent